New Student Advising

Get your fall quarter started

Welcome! There is a lot to learn before you start your first class and we are here to help! As a student in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, you will have access to dean’s office advisors, major advisors, and peer advisors to help you throughout your time at UC Davis – from orientation until graduation. Make sure to check back as we're constantly adding more information. In order to get your first quarter off to a smooth start, please complete the following steps:

Complete Aggie 101

Log on to your MyAdmissions checklist and follow the instructions on how to complete Aggie 101. Aggie 101 will introduce you to the basics of what you need to know as a UC Davis student.

Register and attend a CA&ES webinar

This required webinar will introduce you to your major and give you tips on how to prepare for your first advising appointment. Schedule your Aggie Advising appointment after you’ve completed your webinar.

Take placement exams for your major/college requirements

Complete the math and chemistry placement exams (CA&ES students scheduled for May 25-June 1) in order to enroll in the appropriate math and/or chemistry course. If you have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR), take the Writing Placement Exam.

Schedule your first advising appointment with your major advisor by July 31, 2020. This appointment should happen after your major webinar. Your major advisor will help you plan your first quarter schedule.

Prepare for your Aggie Advising appointment

The following tools and resources will help you plan your first quarter and prepare you for your advising appointment.

Aggie Advising Prep Questionnaire ​​​​​​This questionnaire can help you think about what you would like to discuss with your advisor. Your advisor will also have access to the questionnaire where they can learn more about you and what you’d like to discuss. To access the questionnaire, log on to OASIS and search under “Forms and Petitions”

College and Major websites Learn more about placement exams, degree requirements, registration, resources, and more. You can also find information specific to your major.

Complete "Life as An Aggie" activity

See how current and former students describe their experiences of coming to college. Then, reflect on your own thoughts and feelings about coming to UC Davis. Your thoughts will help give future students a better idea of what to expect, helping to improve their transition.

Check Schedule Builder for your Pass 1 date and time. Registration for freshmen runs from August 3-5, 2020. Registration for transfer students runs from August 10-12 and 17-19, 2020.

Attend CA&ES Aggie Orientation Events

Find the full Aggie Orientation schedule here and make sure to attend the CA&ES specific events. You will meet fellow CA&ES students, faculty, and staff who make up your network of support at UC Davis. You’ll also have the chance to show your college pride, get your last-minute questions answered, and have tons of fun!

Have a great first day of instruction!

First day of instruction is Wednesday, September 30, 2020. You got this!